MetaMask vs Xverse: Bitcoin Crypto Wallet: Which Is Safer?
At a glance: verified facts
| Fact | MetaMask | Xverse: Bitcoin Crypto Wallet |
|---|---|---|
| Published by | Consensys Software Inc. | SECRET KEY LABS LIMITED |
| Publisher public | Yes | Yes |
| Policy changes we track | None detected | None detected |
| Last data check | 2026-08-04 | 2026-08-04 |
From public records (the extension's store listing, publisher registry, manifest metadata) and our policy snapshots — a "—" means we have no verified data for that field yet.
What the evidence shows
Both are crypto wallets extensions we track. Comparing the 5 safety dimensions measured for both:
- On publisher & identity, the two are evenly matched (60% vs 60%).
- On permissions & access, the two are evenly matched (52% vs 52%).
- Xverse: Bitcoin Crypto Wallet leads on data & privacy (100% vs 93%).
- On maintenance & ownership, the two are evenly matched (100% vs 100%).
- Xverse: Bitcoin Crypto Wallet leads on community reputation (84% vs 64%).
Safety score breakdown
| Dimension | MetaMask | Xverse: Bitcoin Crypto Wallet |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 4.8/8 | 4.8/8 |
| Permissions & Access | 12.91/25 | 12.91/25 |
| Data & Privacy | 14.8/16 | 16/16 |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 7.5/7.5 | 7.5/7.5 |
| Community Reputation | 6.35/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Total | 69.71/100 | 74.6/100 |
Frequently asked questions
Is MetaMask safer than Xverse: Bitcoin Crypto Wallet?
Xverse: Bitcoin Crypto Wallet currently scores higher — 75/100 vs 70/100 — across the 5 safety dimensions measured for both. That covers documented evidence only, not features or pricing.
Is MetaMask safe?
MetaMask currently holds safety grade B (70/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by Consensys Software Inc.. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
Is Xverse: Bitcoin Crypto Wallet safe?
Xverse: Bitcoin Crypto Wallet currently holds safety grade B (75/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by SECRET KEY LABS LIMITED. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
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How this comparison works
Both extensions are scored with the same five-dimension, 100-point rubric — publisher & identity, permissions & access, data & privacy, maintenance & ownership and community reputation — using documented evidence only; a dimension with no evidence stays unscored instead of guessed. Read the full reports: MetaMask safety report · Xverse: Bitcoin Crypto Wallet safety report, or run any other extension through the safety check.